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Women, This Is Your National Health Week
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- May 15, 2008
Locally and nationally, women's health issues get attention.
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You Might Need an Ultrasound With That Mammogram
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- May 13, 2008
In women with dense breasts, mammograms alone do a lousy job of finding cancer.
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Should the Birth Control Patch Be Pulled?
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- May 9, 2008
Maybe, but women should remember that the pill and the ring raise the risk of blood clots, too.
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Women and Alcohol: How Much Is Healthful?
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- May 7, 2008
It raises the risk of breast cancer and helps the bones and heart.
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Women Having Heart Attacks Often Slow to Get Help
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- May 2, 2008
Recognize the warning signs, which can be different in women than in men.
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Confusing News About Hormones and Stroke
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 30, 2008
The latest findings on hormone replacement therapy aren't as strange as they first appear.
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Bone-Loss Drug Linked to Heart Risk
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 28, 2008
And diabetes drugs are linked to bone risk, leaving women in a quandary.
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New 'GINA' Law Would Stop Genetic Discrimination
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 25, 2008
Past victims have faced layoffs, been denied insurance, and more.
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Can Diet Determine a Baby's Sex? Poppycock!
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 23, 2008
A new study suggests that skipping breakfast can give you a girl, but an expert questions the finding.
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Why Some Women Can Expect to Die Too Early
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 22, 2008
Life expectancy is on the decline in certain U.S. counties; here's the reason.
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Conception to Birth in 3-D
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 18, 2008
A new book offers a clear view of the whole nine months.
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Study of Chemical in Plastic Bottles Raises Alarm
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- April 16, 2008
Government report opens door for regulation of bisphenol A, found in baby bottles and hard plastics.
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What Fuels Romantic Attraction?
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 16, 2008
Hormones might trump a handsome face or hefty wallet.
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Whipsawed Again on Hormones
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 14, 2008
Good news, bad news: The latest is that they appear to protect your eyes against age-related macular degeneration.
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An Argument for Housework
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 10, 2008
Just 20 minutes a week gives you a mental boost.
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Why the Pope Is Wrong About Condoms
By Deborah Kotz -
Nation & World
- April 10, 2008
An interview with South African Bishop Kevin Dowling, an AIDS activist.
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Pregnancy, Your Weight, and Your Job
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 9, 2008
5 ways you can fight what feels like discrimination (without suing).
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Wives Do More Housework, Study Shows
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 7, 2008
Maybe, but my husband does more homework with the kids.
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Domestic Abuse Linked to Poor Health, Years Later
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 4, 2008
Yet doctors still aren't properly screening women.
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Clinical Trials: Women Needed
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 2, 2008
The drug you're taking might work only in men.
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A Risky Rise in C-Sections
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- March 28, 2008
Experts worry that the trend is bad for mom and baby.
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Making Condoms Part of a Partner's Proper Attire
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- March 28, 2008
A fashion-conscious new condom campaign aims to appeal to women.
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How to Prevent Preterm Birth
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- March 25, 2008
Premature babies face a greater risk of childhood death and adult infertility, a study finds.
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What to Take for Hot Flashes After Breast Cancer
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- March 25, 2008
Hormone therapy can cause cancer's return, but other drugs seem safe; the challenge of contraception.
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Keeping Breast Cancer From Coming Back
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- March 19, 2008
Women previously treated for breast cancer could benefit from aromatase inhibitors.
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